Lot 6485
Marshal of Italy Armando Diaz - A Framed Photo
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots
Description
Wooden frame, gilt with decorative pattern of leaves & berries with bands of green/white/red national painted colors. Reverse covered in artificial silk with triangular swing-out stand secured by ribbon, oval hook at top for optional wall hanging. Inside frame a black & white photo of Armando Diaz in uniform, ink inscription in French, partially translated; “To Madame J. Marges with my respects General Diaz 21/5/919”. Size ca. 26 x 35 cm. Armando Diaz, 1st Duke della Vittoria (5 December 1861 – 28 February 1928) was an Italian general and a Marshal of Italy. He is mostly known for his role as Chief of Staff of the Regio Esercito during World War I from November 1917. He managed to stop the Austro-Hungarian advance along the Piave River in the First Battle of Monte Grappa. In June 1918, he led the Italian forces to a major victory at the Second Battle of the Piave River. A few months later, he achieved a decisive victory in the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, which ended the war on the Italian Front. He is celebrated as one of the greatest generals of the war.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
